California Pacific Airlines to Start RNO to CLD Service

California Pacific Airlines (CPA) on Aug. 27, announced the details of its inaugural west coast service that will commence Nov. 1. Flying from its base at the McClellan – Palomar Airport in Carlsbad, California, CPA will initially offer service to the communities of San Jose, CA; and Reno-Lake Tahoe, NV.  On Nov. 15, CPA will add service to Las Vegas, NV.  CPA will be announcing additional western routes in the near future. CPA will offer a variety of low fares on all flights, seating may be limited. 

“Today’s announcement marks the culmination of a project that began in 2007, remarked CPA Chairman Ted Vallas.  He continued, “California Pacific Airlines will bring the north county a new-found convenience in air travel options.  Our initial set of cities will address the needs of both business and leisure travelers from nearby McClellan – Palomar Airport.  Passengers can spend less time fretting the drive to and from the airport, and spend more time enjoying their destination.”

CP Air will initially operate 50-seat, Embraer ERJ145 aircraft on the four nonstop routes. The scheduled, commercial-service flights will operate from the passenger terminals at airports in San Jose, Reno, and Las Vegas.

“We are extremely pleased to be one of four launch airports for California Pacific Airlines and the convenient, nonstop service it will offer to travelers between San Diego North County and Silicon Valley,” said Mineta San Jose International Airport’s Director of Aviation John Aitken. “Our community will warmly welcome scheduled flights to the Carlsbad, California area, an in-demand destination for both tech and tourism. We appreciate CP Air’s investment in offering convenience for our local business and leisure travelers.”